Air Quality Regional Practice Leader
Location: Flexible within the U.S. (Remote/Hybrid)
Travel: Periodic travel required for client meetings, project support, and business development activities
About the Opportunity
A nationally recognized environmental and engineering consulting firm is seeking a Regional Air Quality Practice Leader to support the continued growth of its air quality practice across key industrial, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure markets.
This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an experienced air quality professional who combines technical expertise with project management, client development, and team leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding regional operations, strengthening client relationships, mentoring staff, and leading complex permitting and compliance projects.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Leadership
- Support the growth and strategic direction of the regional air quality practice.
- Collaborate with environmental, engineering, planning, and compliance teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Identify new market opportunities and contribute to regional business planning initiatives.
- Promote technical excellence and consistent project delivery across the practice.
Client Development & Business Growth
- Develop and maintain relationships with key industrial, energy, manufacturing, and commercial clients.
- Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, networking events, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
- Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on regulatory and environmental compliance matters.
Technical & Project Leadership
- Lead and oversee complex air quality permitting and compliance projects.
- Provide technical guidance on federal and state air regulations, permitting strategies, emissions calculations, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee preparation of permit applications, technical reports, and regulatory analyses.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
- Support environmental reviews, impact assessments, and regulatory agency coordination efforts.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff.
- Provide project oversight, resource planning, and workload management.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative, client-focused culture that promotes technical excellence and career growth.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Meteorology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in air quality consulting, permitting, compliance, or environmental engineering.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state air permitting programs, including Title V, NSR, PSD, and related regulatory programs.
- Experience managing environmental projects and client relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing project teams and technical staff.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and business writing skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, infrastructure, mining, or other industrial sectors.
- Air dispersion modeling experience using industry-standard software.
- Established relationships with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in business development, proposal management, and account growth.
- Experience building and growing consulting teams or technical practice areas.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a regional air quality practice.
- High level of visibility with leadership and key clients.
- Blend of technical leadership, project management, and business development responsibilities.
- Ability to work remotely while supporting clients throughout the region.
- Strong career growth potential within a collaborative and multidisciplinary consulting environment.
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